The Norman Balcony – Home 1110899 Apartment
- 1 bedroom
- 3 sleeps
- 3 nights min stay
The Norman Balcony – Home 1110899
- Apartment
- 1 bedroom
- sleeps 3
- 3 nights min stay
Key Info
- Nearest beach 5 mi
- Not suitable for children
- Car not necessary
- No pets allowed
Description from owner
Description
The apartment is in a historical building, Castel Terracena, the former Norman residential Palace of Salerno, dating to the end of the 11th century. It was erected by Robert the Guiscard, Norman adventurer who conquered Southern Italy, after having defeated the last Longobard prince of Salerno. Castel Terracena is the original name of the building, of which two towers are still discernible among the later structures added on to its original planning. The two towers are linked by the balcony of apartment, where three original mullioned window of the late 11th century are still to be admired. One if these was discovered in January 1999 thanks to the present owner's passion for Archaeology, as she was born in the vicinity of the Greek temples of Paestum and is fascinated by the Medieval past of Salerno.
The apartment is petite, but perfect for two/three people: it was completely renovated a few years ago, and furnished with the exquisite taste by the present owner. In every room there are pieces in terracotta from Vietri sul Mare, a coastal village near Salerno, famous for its production of ceramics with naive patterns inspired by the Mediterranean landscape. The tiles in the kitchen were specially designed by the Liguori brothers, earthenware artists of Raito (Vietri).
There is a small entrance, a living room with a sofa-bed for two and a beautiful wardrobe (used as cupboard) of the late 18th century, a kitchen with an antique round table, a bathroom with shower and a small bedroom with a French bed (1,30 mt wide). The apartment is about 50 m. square.
The balcony is the most precious corner of the apartment: there you can spend relaxing hours dining at candlelight or drinking a fresh Limoncello.
There is no wi-fi in the apartment, byt you can easily buy a usb device in TIM/VODAFONE/etc. shops that helps you connecting from home, or better visit the many bars that offer free wi-fi in the surroundings.
The apartment is in the historic centre of Salerno, two minute walk from the Romanesque Church of s. Benedict and the Archaeological Museum and one minute walk from the Cathedral, also built by Robert Guiscard. The Diocesan Museum, where the most spectacular cycle of Medieval carved ivory plates is hosted, is round the corner. The apartment is embedded in the oldest street of Salerno, via dei Mercanti, where there are many jewellers and old shops. Within five minutes, you may walk the waterfront, i.e. the promenade along the sea, where there are lots of bars and pizzerias that animate the night life.
From Salerno there are trains, buses, ferry-boats to reach the Amalfi coast, Naples, Pompeii, Cilento regional park, the fabulous archaeological sites of Paestum and Velia. The airport of Naples (Capodichino) is only a 45 min. drive away. If you prefer to use public transports, from the airport you can also take the very frequent Alibus to Naples train station, and from there reach Salerno via train with a 30-40 min journey.
Cleaning services during your stay are available at the price of Eur 10/hour.
Garbage needs to be sorted, as the Municipality collects different items on different weekdays. Please, leave the garbage, in specific plastic bags of different colours and which are at the property, at the main entrance downstairs after h 21.00: Sunday: organic/compostable waste, glass; Monday, paper and cardboard (not dirty pizza containers); Tuesday, organic/compostable waste; Wednesday, plastic, milk containers, and metal; Thursday, mixed household; Friday: organic/compostable waste. If guests fail to comply with this basic house rule, they will incur in a surcharge of Euros 50.
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Bed & bathroom
- 1 Full bed, 1 Sofa beds
- 1 Full bath
Amenities
- Balcony or terrace
- Central heating
- Stove
- Fridge
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Washing machine
- Iron
- TV
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
House rules
-glass
-plastic
-cardboard
-organic
-non-recyclable wastes
We recommend guests to leave the apt as clean as they find it,
otherwise they should be ready to give on their departure an extra E 50 for the final cleaning when staying for over 3 nights.
About the owner
Gabriela C.
- Average reply time:
- 44 minutes
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar last updated:
- 07 Mar 2024
- Years listed:
- 10
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English, Italian
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 18 reviews
Excellent
18 reviews
- Excellent
- 17
- Very Good
- 1
- Average
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- Poor
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“Perfect location in a great city .”
We stayed at The Norman Balcony for 6days . Gabriela and her daughter Francesca were perfect hosts . They always answered us promptly and even let us come a day earlier . They left us wine and breakfa… More
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“Best place on the Amalfi coast”
The Norman Balcony is perfectly situated in the historic centre of Salerno. Short walking distance to great shops and restaurants. The apartment is well equipped with everything you need to eat in and… More
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Response from the owner Thank you, Sandra, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay!
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“A comfortable, homely, well situated apartment in Salerno's historic centre”
We stayed for a week in The Norman Balcony. It is well situated for access, by the brilliant train services at Salerno, to all the archaeological sites in the region and into Naples and ferries to pla… More
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“This is a magical place in which to stay.”
I stayed for fifteen nights at this address and was very happy there throughout. Although the property is central (close to the east end of the cathedral), it is also very quiet, especially at night, … More
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“Awesome experience”
This apartment is so charming. Walking distance to everything. Gabriella went out of her way to make our trip special and was very helpful. We loved the farmers market right across the street. Would s… More
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Response from the owner Thank you so much, dear Brenda, this will mean a lot to my Mum Gabriela! Francesca
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“Wonderful oasis in a crowded city”
A good starting point for excursions on the Amalfi coast! Nice landlord. Small, but with all the necessary details.
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“Normandy balcony”
Lovely stay lovely apartment very homely loved the pottery Thank you for the lovely touches especially the welcome pack I would recommend this apartment to anyone who wants to explore the amalfi coa… More
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“Loved this place”
This apartment is so close to great shopping and restaurants. Its also just a short walk to the train station and ferry. Gabriella was so hospitable. She has more than you need. She left us more food … More
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Response from the owner Dear Brenda and Dennis, We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Since it coincided with your wedding anniversary, as you said, we really cared you could have a pleasant vacation. Hope to see you again in the future!
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“A true Italian experience and great base to explore Amalfi coast.”
Wonderful apartment, well located, generously stocked with food. Excellent pottery, unique tiles and very homely. Lovely old city and very special Duomo. Highly recommended.
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Response from the owner Dear Tony, We look forward to welcoming you back, as well as to welcome new guests in our "Norman Balcony"! Kind regards, Gabriela
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“wonderful place”
I don't normally review anything unless it is exceptional and this was exceptional. we didn't get to the apartment until 10.30pm and Gabriella was there to greet us with Pizza, lovely cakes … More
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Response from the owner A heartfelt "thanks" to Elizabeth and James, hope to welcome you again!
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FAQs
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If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Gabriela (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
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- How do damage deposits work?
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Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Gabriela (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Gabriela (the owner) a message.
If Gabriela (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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